Window fixture



Feb. 28, 1933.

w. F. FERGUSON 1,899,800

WINDOW FIXTURE Filed July 22, 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet l 'By @Maa/5%.

Feb. 28, 1933. w-F. FERGUSON WINDOW FIXTURE Filed July 22, 1932 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor ltorney Patented F eb. 28, 1933 UNITED STATES WILLIAM F. FERGUSON, or CANDLIR. NORTH mirtor.11-m}\1 WINDOW Application filed July 22,

5 trivance for supporting window shades, cur-' tains, draperies and the like.

In accordance with the principle of the invention, I provide singleand double type structures, that is, one type of the device for use in connection with ordinary single winv dows and a slightly modified type of device susceptible of practical usage in connection with duplex or double type windows. v

Generically stated, novelty is predicated upon the use of special prong equipped attaching frames for detachable connection with the window frame, a spring for connecting the frames together in assembled relation and maintaining them in position, together with slidable adaptation units mounted on the frame and constructed to accomlmodate curtain and drapery supporting rods as well as conventional window shades.

Other structural features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the drawings: Figure l is a front elevational view showing the style of invention used in connection with double types of windows.

Figure 2 is a similarrview showing the single type device.

Figure 3 is a top plan View of the duplex spring anchoring fixture shown at the `center in Figure 1.

Figure 4 is an elevational and sectional view of one of the end fixtures.

Figure' is a detail sectional view taken 40 on the plane of the line 5 5 of Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a similar section on the line 6 6 of Figure 2.

Figure 7 is a detail perspective view of the duplex xture hanger.

As a matter of simplicity, I first call attention to the single type device illustrated in Figure 2, in which ligure the conventional window frame is designated by the numeral 8, the sash by the numeral 9. In this ar- 1932i 'se'riai No. 624,098.' Y

Vrsembly forming the detachable framefengagingl devices are the same ,in each instance. j 'In other words, each device comprises' anV elongated U-shaped wire frame 10 whose spaced parallel-arms are distinguishedsby the numerals 1-1, saidl` armsterminatingin v laterally directed endv #portions/12` which fin turnl are formed withf prongsfl:1 Q Y j j At the opposite end the device i's'f'ormed "with a shank 14 'whichI terminates in a hook pointed@ anchoring l5 to' which an eye `16 on the endl of a'fcoil spring 17' is attached'. `-The spring is'fattachedtoiboth of the deviceslO inthis manner "as` shown in' Figure 2 so asto embed the prongs '13. inthe ends of the windowfram'e lbar so as to hold'the framesin position. The frames unitsr4 ,w e a 'Each slide unit comprises aplat'e-l'Shaving its edge portions formedgwitheye'sf19slidable ony the arms l1. Formed integralffwith and* projecting laterally from thel plate at one end are adapter' elements 2O and-2ll to accommodate conventional rods -andg bars (noti shown) such asare usedat the present time for supporting curtains andl draperies. At its inner. end the plate is `fornndwith anapertured ear 22 to accommodate the adj a- Vcent pintle-or journal (not shown)'ofia"con` ventional'windowcurtainnf'lhe numeral 23 designates a clamping `platevheld in place by a b'olt24 as shown=in Figurefthereby'holdi :ing the slide indiierent adj ustedfpositions as conditions require. 'Y f i The samefundam'ental principleof con-A :struction is carried forth in1 the double arrangement shown in FigureflV andthe'sa'nie reference characters lareemployed to: desig-v nate the` same parts.' The'f only difference here is.4 that the numerallOf designates a double lacting wireframe Whichvhas afhook -atl opposite'ends and whichcarries a 'pair of slides. ThisV is supported? in place by" ahanger 25 vwhich is formed from lwire and provided with a suspension hook 26 and -serve asretention devices forth'e'sli'de lso i `pointed attaching rprongsv 27 as' showrr Figure'. Y v l A.

`Imight also mention thattheslidingplates may ifi desired, be provided-with triangular m0 spurs 28 to bear against the frame to aid in stabilizing and maintaining the parts vin proper rela-tive positions.

In both embodiments of the invention it is evident that I provide a pair of attaching A frames of general U-shaped form, these being `allowed kto be shifted up and down tothe f proper elevation. The Wire frames th'us arranged at longitudinally spaced points and having hooks orprongs at their outer ends to become embedded in the ends of the Window Y frames. Moreover, these Wire frames haver extended Shanks at their inner ends terminating in hooks to accommodate eyes onthe opposite ends of the coiled retention spring 15.- This provides a simple structure Wheren.

bv the frames vare held securely in place and made provide ideal mountings for the slidable kplate units, which units are properly clamped in place and provided with appropriatejvy accessories ,tol accommodate both curtains, shades, draperies and theflike.

It is submitted therefore that a structure Vof the type herein illustrated and described constitutes ay novel anddesirable contribution to the trade andthe art which is readily dis-y tinguishable and recognizable andforms an appreciable structural` arrangement.

s a matter of further distinction, I Vcall v attention to the fact that the numeral. l0 in all kfigures designates thesingle type spring anchoring frame and the numeral 10a the duplex type. Fundamentally however, these lare substantially the same in structural detail.

Itis thought from the foregoing descrip- Y tion that the advantages and novel features vlaterally directed adaptation velementsto ac.-

of the invention Will be readily apparent. y

It is t'o be understoodl that changes may be lmade finthe construction andin the combinationandarrangement of the several parts provided that such changes fall Within the scope of the appendedclaim. i I claim: Y

A window fixture .construction of the class described comprising, in combination, a pair Y of'duplicate anchoring devices, each device beingin theform of a Wire frame of general.

U-shaped form including spaced parallel larms,terminating at their free ends in laterally directed anchoring prongs, the bight porl.

tion of saidl frame being formed into a shank ,terminating 1n v a spring retaining hook, a coiled spring having eyes at its oppositeends detachably connected with the adjacent -V hools, a slidefor each frame, eachV slide comprising a plate formed with integral portions slidablyembracing the arms of the frame, and

commodate curtain hangers, vvindovv shades and the like, a clampingclip carried by each plate, aretaining bolt for said clip,said clip beingengageable with the arms of the frame to hold the slide in an adjusted position.

f In testimonyjwhereof I aflix my signature.

lWILLIAM F. FERGUSON. 

